Description
Seafood lovers will dive into this luscious Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque, a coastal delicacy brimming with rich maritime flavors. Silky textures and delicate shellfish blend seamlessly, promising a luxurious dining experience that transports palates straight to oceanic paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 0.5 pound (227 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 pound (227 grams) crab meat, preferably lump
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3 cups seafood or fish broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Rapidly submerge shrimp in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they turn vibrant pink and become translucent. Quickly transfer to an ice bath, drain, and roughly chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Select a large, heavy-bottomed pot and melt butter over medium heat. Introduce finely diced onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until vegetables soften and release their aromatic essence, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate tomato paste, smoky paprika, and fragrant thyme into the vegetable mixture. Allow ingredients to bloom and intensify their flavors for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Dust the vegetable base with flour, creating a light coating. Methodically pour seafood broth, whisking vigorously to prevent any potential lumps from forming. Reduce heat and allow the mixture to simmer gently, developing deep flavors for 20 minutes.
- Introduce delicate crab meat and previously prepared shrimp into the simmering liquid. Stream in rich heavy cream, stirring gently to integrate. Maintain a low heat for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring seafood is thoroughly warmed.
- Taste and calibrate seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Ladle the luxurious bisque into warm serving bowls, finishing with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant garnish.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality seafood for the most vibrant flavor and best texture in your bisque.
- Select wild-caught shrimp and crab for more robust and authentic seafood taste.
- Remove seafood shells and veins completely to prevent any unwanted gritty textures.
- Control heat while simmering to prevent cream from separating or curdling.
- Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
- Cook Time: 34-37 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg